AIBU for being so proud of dd achieving this at 17?

[FriendlyLaundryMonster]

Dd has one of her artworks on exhibit at the Royal Scottish Academy’s Annual Open Exhibition. I don’t think I’m BU to be so proud of her, although IRL she doesn’t think it’s worth mentioning to friends! She’s the youngest in the show.
https://rubymitcham.com

I actually just came on to say that while yes you should be incredibly proud, being that age (I also have a 17yo daughter) she may not appreciate you putting this online. It’s not anonymous. There’s a high chance that mums of kids who know your daughter will see this and it will get back to her. My daughter would absolutely die of cringe if I’d made this post - it’s not the same as the articles that cover her work. As you’ve stated, she doesn’t want you to do the proud mum thing. I’m not trying to criticise, just something to consider.

Incredible 😍

Your heart must be literally bursting with pride.
What an incredible talent.
Absolutely stunning.
Congratulations Mum!

@FriendlyLaundryMonster Florence may be the place for her?

Same here, but these are incredible!!

These are stunning OP. She is super talented.

Wow! She’s incredibly talented.

Where can you see her other paintings?
she is a great artist!

@FriendlyLaundryMonster that’s incredible, I’m a big fan of watching Portrait Artist of the Year, this rivals many of the entries on there. So yes, you are right to be proud, it’s a truly beautiful portrait (in my opinion) she’s incredibly talented. She’s captured true emotion there, I’ll stop going on now… 😂👌🏻

That is absolutely fantastic ☺️

She is amazing! You should be very proud, it must be hard to keep it in!

Congratulations! How wonderful, your daughter is super talented! My DD would be exactly the same re not doing the proud mum thing but you must be absolutely bursting with pride and happiness for her 🥰

Just to reassure, I asked her before posting! She didn’t think anyone would be bothered about it on Mumsnet so didn’t mind.

Ah I see you've mentioned Florence.

Could you set up a go fund me page? People would love to support such talent, I'm sure.

Also, keep an eye on Portrait, sky artist of the year
https://skyartsartistoftheyear.tv/portrait-artist-of-the-year/

On exhibition at the moment she only has this one in the RSA in Edinburgh. She did have another touring with the Scottish Portrait Awards a few months ago. What she’s exhibiting is really her GCSE work as she isn’t allowed to post any of her current A Level work online until after her exam. So she’s working, but not allowed to put her work out there yet.

She is gifted . Her style Reminds me of Van Gogh
Our pride in our daughters is good for all of us . And fun to share . Thanks . X

That’s a wonderful painting - I would be soooo proud. Many many congratulations to your daughter.
My friend’s daughter went to uni in Holland to study fine art - and another to Paris. They didn’t pay fees - (but this may be because they got European passports, not sure).
good luck to her x

Will need to think about that. Not sure where to even start.

She should definitely apply to the BBC show - she has a God given talent for portraiture.

Most people who post on MN bragging about how proud they are of their kids I tend to feel sorry for because we are all proud of our kids’ achievements, mundane or not, but wow, your DD’s talent is outstanding and you are right to be proud. She sounds modest and self assured too which is equally commendable. I sense she’ll go a long way.

WTF, that's a painting???? Genuinely thought it was a photograph! Thats incredible, she is insanely talented!

You are all lovely. 💐 If anyone wants to follow her on Insta, that would be amazing!
https://www.instagram.com/ruby_mitcham?igsh=dnR5aHJ5ZWRmc29k
I'm going to show her all your comments now. She’ll be floored!

Wow!!! I thought that was a photograph... She painted it?! Amazing!

This is incredible work. So mature. I would not have guessed that they were painted by someone so young. Just breathtaking. Congratulations.

Hats off to your daughter. I’d be so proud too-she is something special.

That’s amazing! I’d be so proud.